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CS92PROD
Introductory Astronomy
ASTR 155
Fall 2009
Section: 01  

The fundamentals of planetary, stellar, galactic, and extragalactic astronomy will be covered. This course serves as an introduction to the subject for potential majors and as a survey for nonmajors who have a good high school preparation in math and science. We will cover selected topics within the solar system, galaxy, local universe, and cosmology, including the big bang theory of the origin of the universe and the discovery of planets around other stars.

Essential Capabilities: Quantitative Reasoning
Students will explore mathematical and physical descriptions of the cosmos.
Credit: 1.25 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM ASTR
Course Format: LectureGrading Mode: Student Option
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (ASTR)(PSCI-MN)(SISP)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

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